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Cardinals CB Patrick Peterson could return punts this season

(6/9/2015)Cardinals cornerback Patrick Peterson said it's possible he could return punts this season.

Peterson didn't return punts a year ago as Tedd Ginn did. With Ginn gone, it's an open competition and one that even the team's star cornerback could wind up getting.

In his career, Peterson has totaled 1,323 punt return yards and four touchdowns.

"Honestly, I do think there’s a decent chance,” Peterson told the Cardinals' website. “Now that we have nothing but young guys, I’ll be the vet who understands these types of situations – how to handle those sky punts, how to handle those backed-up punts. I think there’s a very, very high percentage chance that I’ll get at least a couple this year.”

Cardinals DB Patrick Peterson says his diabetes is under control

"Yeah, it did," he said. "I'd rather not go into deep detail about that. It was a situation that occurred during the season. The team [doctors] found it and got it all under wraps."

Despite the diabetic diagnosis, Peterson said he doesn't expect it to be an issue moving forward.

"No question it made a big difference and once they found out what the problem was, they put their hands around the throat, wrangled it and we moved forward from it," he said.

Cardinals' Peterson said it may be tough to keep Cromartie

by Jason Butt | CBSSports.com

(2/9/2015)Cardinals cornerback Patrick Peterson would like to keep teammate Antonio Cromartie in the secondary. However, he understands that may be a difficult task to pull off.

Speaking to ESPN.com, Peterson said that Cromartie, set to become a free agent in March, has talked about possibly heading back to the Jets, where he played from 2010-2013. Making the Jets more attractive is the fact that former Cardinals defenisve coordinator Todd Bowles took over as the new head coach.

"That's all he talks about is freaking New York," Peterson said. "I'm definitely trying to get him to stay and we'll see what happens."

"I'm leaving the door open," Cromartie said. "Right now, until the Super Bowl is over, I'm still an Arizona Cardinal. Until they come to me about a contract, I’m still an Arizona Cardinal. Once March 10 at 4 o'clock hits, March 12 at 9 a.m. hits, and no one's offered me a contract, then I'm free game. And I'm open to anything to go out and try to win a championship and help any organization."

(2/6/2015)Cardinals cornerback Patrick Peterson's contract became fully guaranteed Friday, according to CBSSports.com's Joel Corry. Peterson, who is set to make $11.6 million in 2015 base salary, totaled 50 tackles and grabbed three interceptions for Arizona in 2014.

In his first four seasons, Peterson has 15 interceptions and 211 tackles. He is under contract with the Cardinals through 2020.

"No doubt there's respect," Johnson told MLive.com. "You've got players that play hard out there on the field, make plays for their team. So, there's definitely a big level of respect there."

Peterson feels the same about Johnson, calling him "by far the most dynamic and athletic receiver in the league" during a recent radio interview.

Johnson, however, will likely not be matched up against Peterson throughout. Antonio Cromartie could also line up against Megatron at times, though his primary assignment will be Golden Tate.

Cards' Peterson: 'Now that I'm 100 percent, I've turned the corner'

by Larry Hartstein | Senior Analyst

(11/12/2014)As he prepares to face Lions wideout Calvin Johnson on Sunday, Cardinals cornerback Patrick Peterson told SiriusXM Mad Dog Radio that he's put his rough start to the season behind him. Peterson quieted Dez Bryant in Week 9, then intercepted his first two passes of the season Sunday against the Rams, returning one 30 yards for a touchdown.

"I was disappointed in my first half of the season, I believe I wasn't playing to my standards," Peterson said, via NFL.com. "I was fighting through injuries. Now that I'm 100 percent, I've turned the corner, and I'm ready to roll from here on out."

The Cardinals and Lions are playing for the third straight year. Though Johnson caught 16 passes for 237 yards and two touchdowns in the previous two matchups, the Cardinals won both.

Cardinals list mostly probables on Friday injury report

by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com

(10/31/2014)Running back Stepfan Taylor (calf), who has been ruled out as expected by the Cardinals for their Sunday game in Dallas, is the lone no-go. Safety Tony Jefferson (knee) and tight end Troy Niklas (ankle) are questionable.

Patrick Peterson says he feels 'normal' after getting knocked out

(10/29/2014)Cardinals cornerback Patrick Peterson told the team's website he was briefly knocked out Sunday when he collided with Eagles wideout Jeremy Maclin and his own teammate, safety Deone Bucannon. But Peterson cleared concussion protocol Tuesday and practiced Wednesday.

"I feel normal," said Peterson, who has upgraded to a new helmet. "It was a scare, but you have to move forward."

Cardinals CB Patrick Peterson cleared to practice

by Larry Hartstein | Senior Analyst

(10/29/2014)Cardinals cornerback Patrick Peterson, who left Sunday's win over the Eagles with a concussion, has been cleared to practice, coach Bruce Arians told Fox Sports. Peterson has a chance to play Week 9 at Dallas.

Both players left Week 8 with the brain injury and will need to be medically cleared in order to play Week 9 at Dallas.

Cardinals CB Patrick Peterson has concussion

by Larry Hartstein | Senior Analyst

(10/26/2014)Cardinals cornerback Patrick Peterson suffered a concussion in the second quarter when he and safety Deone Bucannon tackled Eagles wideout Jeremy Maclin, according to Fox Sports. Peterson stayed down for several moments before walking off slowly and being taken to the locker room for testing.

Patrick Peterson, Jeremy Maclin being checked for concussions

by Larry Hartstein | Senior Analyst

(10/26/2014)Cardinals cornerback Patrick Peterson and Eagles wideout Jeremy Maclin went to their respective locker rooms in the second quarter after they were involved in a three-man collision with safety Deone Bucannon. Peterson and Maclin were being evaluated for concussions.

Maclin caught an 8-yard pass and was sandwiched by Peterson and Bucannon. Peterson stayed down on the turf with several moments before walking off gingerly. Maclin was bleeding from his ear, according to Fox Sports.

Cardinals to have a number of injured players Week 7

by Chris Cwik | CBSSports.com

(10/19/2014)The Cardinals will have a number of their injured players available Week 7.

Cardinals include 12 players on final injury report for Week 7

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(10/17/2014)The Cardinals have listed 12 players on their final injury report for Week 7 at Oakland. As expected, defensive end Calais Campbell (knee) and tight end Troy Niklas (ankle) were ruled out for Sunday.

"Is that something I might shy away from?" he asked per the team website. "Not at all. Is that something I'm scared of? Am I worried about the concerns or the criticisms? Not at all. We have 11 more games to go. I have a lot of games left to improve, because I do believe I am not playing to the best of my ability right now. That's definitely going to change."

Peterson was upset with one particular play -- the slant to Washington wideout DeSean Jackson last week that resulted in a 64-yard touchdown. Peterson admitted that he did not get his head around fast enough to make a play on the ball.

His opportunity to perform better the rest of the year begins Sunday in Oakland.

Raiders' Carr won't play scared against Cardinals' Peterson

by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com

(10/16/2014)Raiders quarterback Derek Carr has expressed tremendous respect for Cardinals cornerback Patrick Peterson, but he will not shy away from throwing the ball in his direction Sunday.

"It's not an arrogant thing," Carr told ESPN about challenging premier corners. "It's not one of those things at all. Trust me, I know where they are and I'm very careful about where we're throwing at, what routes we're throwing.

"Patrick Peterson, obviously, is one of - it depends who you talk to - is the best, or one of the best, corners ... in the NFL. You just turn the film on and you're like, 'Wow, that guy plays corner? He looks like a linebacker and runs a 4.1' or whatever. He's a great player. I'll know where he is every snap, but to me, I have to go through my reads."

Cardinals' Patrick Peterson says he has a sprained ankle

by Chris Cwik | CBSSports.com

(10/5/2014)Cardinals corner Patrick Peterson says he has a sprained ankle, according to the NFL Network.

Peterson had to leave Sunday's game due to an ankle injury. He was ruled questionable, but did not return. It's unclear if Peterson will play Week 6 against Washington, but it seems he avoided a major injury.

Cardinals DST carries more risk than last year

by Larry Hartstein | Senior Analyst

(9/3/2014)The Cardinals DST finished sixth in Fantasy points last season while ranking first against the run. This is not that defense.

Arizona lost defensive tackle Darnell Dockett (torn ACL) and linebackers Karlos Dansby (free agency) and Daryl Washington (suspension), among others. That trio accounted for 14 sacks, six interceptions, two touchdowns and a fumble recovery. Linebacker John Abraham (11.5 sacks) reported late to camp following a DUI arrest and at age 36 is unlikely to repeat his 2013 production.

Through three seasons, Peterson has 161 total tackles, 12 interceptions, 42 passes defensed and a pair of fumble recoveries. He also has four punt returns for a touchdown, all coming in his 2011 rookie year.

Most impressive of all, Peterson has not missed a game in his short career.

Report: Cardinals, Patrick Peterson nearing deal

by Larry Hartstein | Senior Analyst

(7/29/2014)The Cardinals are close to signing cornerback Patrick Peterson to a contract extension, reports Yahoo Sports. Peterson will get a huge raise from the $2.9 million he's scheduled to earn this season, the final year of his rookie deal.

Patrick Peterson to focus solely on defense

by Larry Hartstein | Senior Analyst

(7/27/2014)Cardinals cornerback Patrick Peterson, who made six catches last year, won't play receiver or return punts this season, according to the team's website. Peterson will be a reserve punt returner "just in case."

Patrick Peterson will report to minicamp

After missing most of the Cardinals' organized team activities this offseason, Peterson said he will report for Arizona's mandatory veteran minicamp which starts Tuesday morning.

"Like I told you guys, I won't hold out so we got that done," Peterson said. "I will be there ... be there full tilt ready to roll, taking that final step into camp."

Peterson's agent and the Cardinals are still negotiating an extension to his rookie contract, which expires after the 2015 season.

Patrick Peterson won't play offense or return punts

by Larry Hartstein | Senior Analyst

(5/14/2014)Cardinals cornerback Patrick Peterson, who returned punts and caught six passes last year, will focus only on defense in 2014, reports the Arizona Republic. "I know there's less of a chance of him getting hurt without everyone chasing after him (on punt returns)," defensive coordinator Todd Bowles told the paper. "That makes me happy."

Patrick Peterson's extension could top $60 million

by Larry Hartstein | Senior Analyst

(5/13/2014)The Cardinals and cornerback Patrick Peterson are negotiating an extension that could be worth more than $60 million, reports ESPN. The Seahawks just gave corner Richard Sherman a four-year, $57 million extension, including $40 million guaranteed.

Peterson is signed for the next two years at just under $13 million.

Sherman's deal should impact Patrick Peterson

by Jamey Eisenberg | Senior Fantasy Writer

(5/8/2014)Now that the Seahawks signed cornerback Richard Sherman to a four-year extension worth $57.4 million, including $40 million guaranteed, the Cardinals could have to pay Patrick Peterson even more, reports ESPN.

Sherman was drafted five rounds later than Peterson, and his resume includes two All-Pro nods and one Pro Bowl selection, in addition to helping the Seahawks win Super Bowl XLVIII in February. But the report says Peterson could be in line for a bigger extension. Peterson has been a three-time Pro Bowl selection and has two All-Pro nods.

The report says if Sherman got $57.4 million and a higher premium was put on Peterson coming out of the draft, Peterson's extension may command upward of $65 million.

Peterson has made the Pro Bowl in each of his three seasons, and the Cardinals are already planning to discuss a long-term extension for the three-time Pro Bowler. Under the new collective bargaining agreement, Peterson would make the average of the 10 highest paid corners in the league in his fifth season, assuming he does not sign a long-term extension.

Peterson is coming off a three-interception, 42-tackle season in 2013.

Patrick Peterson discussing extension with Cardinals

by Larry Hartstein | Senior Analyst

(2/20/2014)Cornerback Patrick Peterson, who's entering the final year of his rookie deal, is discussing an extension with the Cardinals, reports FoxSports.com. “We have had a lot of good conversations between [agent] Joel [Segal] and myself,” general manager Steve Keim said. “I expect them to be ongoing."

Keim would not say if the team would make Peterson the league's highest-paid defensive player. "Well, that's a good question," he told the website. "We'll have to see. I’ll tell you this, we want to keep him around here for a long time.”

Patrick Peterson won't rule out a holdout

by Larry Hartstein | Senior Analyst

(2/5/2014)Cardinals cornerback Patrick Peterson is entering the final year of his rookie deal and wants a new contract. At this point, he's not ruling out a holdout.

“I can’t speak on that right now,” Peterson said when ProFootballTalk.com asked him whether a holdout is out of the question. “Me and my agent, we haven’t talked about some of those possibilities. But hopefully we can get something done. If something were to happen, we restructure my deal or anything like that, we’ll have to wait and see what happens.”

One of the league's top corners, Peterson is scheduled to make $2.88 million this season. He has 12 interceptions in three years.

Larry Fitzgerald, Patrick Peterson could square off

by Larry Hartstein | Senior Analyst

(1/26/2014)Cardinals receiver Larry Fitzgerald and cornerback Patrick Peterson have competed against each other in practice for three years. Sunday night, they could square off in the Pro Bowl as Fitzgerald will play for Team Rice and Peterson for Team Sanders.

“I think we bring the best out of one another, but I am going to have to take it to him on live television," Peterson told the team's website.

NFL reveals defensive selections for Pro Bowl

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

(12/27/2013)The NFL unveiled the roster for the 2014 Pro Bowl Friday, the first in league history with selections determined with regard to conerence. The defensive Pro Bowl selections, as chosen by fan vote as well as coaches and players, are broken down by position as follows, with the teams to be selected Jan. 22 via televised draft.

Patrick Peterson has two tackles in Week 13

by Nando Di Fino | Senior Fantasy Writer

(12/1/2013)Cardinals defensive back Patrick Peterson had two tackles in Sunday's 24-21 loss to the Eagles. He had a fourth quarter interception of Nick Foles, but the play was called back on a penalty and was ultimately wiped out of the box score.

Three Cardinals players combine for four catches Week 11

Dray had two catches for 18 yards, Ballard had one catch for 29 yards and Peterson had one catch for 11 yards.

The Cardinals are back in action Week 12 vs. Indianapolis.

Cardinals pass catchers don't do much against Falcons

by Chris Cwik | CBSSports.com

(10/27/2013)The Cardinals pass catchers not named Larry Fitzgerald and Michael Floyd failed to distinguish themselves Week 8 against the Falcons.

Tight end Rob Housler caught just one ball for 14 yards during the game. Cornerback/wide receiver Patrick Peterson did the same, catching on pass for 13 yards. Andre Roberts received two targets, but caught one ball for 8 yards.

The Cardinals are on a bye Week 9, but return against the Texans Week 10.

Patrick Peterson does a little on both sides

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

(10/18/2013)Cardinals defensive back Patrick Peterson had five tackles in Week 7 against the Seahawks, and also saw some more playing time on offense in a 34-22 loss Thursday.

Peterson finished the game with five tackles -- four solo -- and a pass defense on defense, while adding one reception for 19 yards on one target. Peterson has three catches for 34 yards in seven games.

Patrick Peterson's two interceptions key in Week 4 win

by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

(9/30/2013)Cardinals cornerback Patrick Peterson had two interceptions in the closing minutes during a 13-10 win Week 4 at Tampa Bay.

Peterson's first interception set up Arizona's first touchdown in six quarters -- a 13-yard touchdown pass from Carson Palmer to Larry Fitzgerald that tied the game at 10. The other ended any chance of rookie quarterback Mike Glennon, who was making his first career start, bringing the Bucs back after Jay Feely's 27-yard field goal snapped a 10-10 tie with 1:29 remaining.

"I'm really surprised they threw toward him. And with a rookie quarterback, he's going to make you pay," Cardinals coach Bruce Arians said. "I think he's the best in the league. Some will argue that Darrelle (Revis) is, but it's not even close in my opinion."

Patrick Peterson contributes on offense again

by Scott White | Senior Fantasy Writer

(9/22/2013)Though he was certainly a factor on defense, Cardinals defensive back Patrick Peterson didn't contribute much statistically Week 3 at New Orleans, finishing with two solo tackles. He did contribute on offense, though, rushing once for 11 yards and catching a pass for minus-2. In Week 2, he became the first defensive player since the merger to catch a pass and complete a pass in the same game.

Patrick Peterson gets time on offense

by Chris Cwik | CBSSports.com

(9/15/2013)Cardinals cornerback Patrick Peterson played both ways against the Lions.

Peterson picked up four tackles, and one pass defensed on defense, but made his presence felt on offense as well. Peterson had one catch for 17 yards. He also had a pass attempt, completing his only throw for 17 yards. He'll take on the Saints Week 3.

Cardinals DST facing more explosive Rams

by Larry Hartstein | Senior Analyst

(9/2/2013)The Cardinals DST, which finished 11th last season, features playmakers like end Calais Campbell (6.5 sacks), corner Patrick Peterson (7 INTs) and rookie safety Tyrann Mathieu. But leading sacker Daryl Washington (9 sacks) is suspended the first four games.

After not having much success against the Rams last year -- three sacks and two turnovers in two games -- the Cardinals face a more potent attack Sunday in St. Louis. Sam Bradford has new weapons in tight end Jared Cook and rookie slot receiver Tavon Austin, and wideout Chris Givens is an emerging deep threat. The offensive line looks improved with Jake Long taking over at left tackle and Rodger Saffold moving to the right side.

For Week 1, you can find a lot better options than Arizona's DST.

Patrick Peterson a two-way player?

by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com

(8/17/2013)The Cardinals are hoping to exploit the athleticism of cornerback Patrick Peterson to help their offense. He has taken a couple early snaps and snagged one in the game Saturday against the Cowboys, reports ESPN.com.

Patrick Peterson getting time on offense

by Jamey Eisenberg | Senior Fantasy Writer

(8/5/2013)The Cardinals are using cornerback Patrick Peterson on offense, reports the official team website.

The report says the Cardinals are using Peterson on about 15 offensive plays, and coach Bruce Arians isn't afraid to add more work for him.

"I had hopes he could be something special in a package a week," Arians said. "But after you see the athlete he is, it's like, you think he could probably one of the Top 5 receivers in the league. You think, 'Hmm, that's a lot of weapon sitting next to me.'"

Hamstring injury takes out Peterson

by Bill Passonno | CBSSports.com

(12/30/2012)Arizona defensive back Patrick Peterson left in the fourth quarter of Week 17 at San Francisco with a left hamstring injury and was unable to return, The Associated Press reports. Peterson, who leads the team with seven interceptions, had two tackles before departing.